Chapter 1000

“Let me give you a ride,” Bruce stood up.

Thalassa’s heart clenched at the proposal, her entire body vigilant.

She didn’t need Bruce’s charity at all. Was this another one of his veiled threats?

“It’s just a short walk, and there’s no need for a ride. Please just sit down and eat!” Lucy griped. She grabbed Bruce’s wrist and pulled him back down to the dinner table with a force that brooked no argument.

Bruce didn’t dare to protest Lucy’s assertiveness. Arguing over such a trivial matter was not worth the hassle, especially when it would just lead to Lucy dredging up the past.

Bruce sat back down reluctantly.

Lucy shoved a fork into his hand, “Just keep eating.”

Bruce slumped in his chair. He looked unhappy. His disdain for Lucy had reached its maximum, and he yearned to be free from her right now.

had him in a

knew he was

go back to play the devoted husband, and

got into her

and driving on the open asphalt road, Thalassa finally felt

so constricted, was

steering wheel tightened as she fought to calm the nervous excitement within

Bruce’s phone number and family network IP in her possession. She would simply just request Atticus to hack into Bruce’s phone and computer and

Bruce, and her mother wouldn’t have to face the psychological torment of the video’s release. Thalassa checked the time; it was half-past two. Atticus would be

nearby diner and then pick up the kids from daycare; it would time out

not far from the daycare and drove there.

booth to wait for

Sir, and we hope to see you again soon.” The polite

her phone until a tall shadow loomed at the edge of her table, darkening her screen.

was a man with a gentle, smiling face, as refreshing as

exclaimed,

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